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Faust: Parts I & II

A two-part version of Goethe's great work, retaining the mighty scope, linguistic daring and philosophical intricacy of the original.

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama, Fantasy & Supernatural

  • Target Audience: Adult

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre
A two-part version of Goethe's great work, retaining the mighty scope, linguistic daring and philosophical intricacy of the original.

God and Mephistopheles make a bet on who can win the soul of Dr Faust. The good doctor signs a contract that offers him boundless knowledge and sensual gratification – but on one condition...

This version of Faust by Howard Brenton was first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, in 1995.

Note for Performers: this version was designed to be performed in two parts of two and a half hours each, but can also be cut to make one long play.

REVIEWS:

"Vigorous, colloquial and often very funny."

 The Guardian

"Witty and actable."

 Financial Times

"Full of intellectual swagger, robust humour, driving poetical passion and barefaced cheek."

 Sunday Times

Premiere Production: Original c1820; this version, RSC, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, 1995.
  • Casting: 13M, 8F

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A two-part version of Goethe's great work, retaining the mighty scope, linguistic daring and philosophical intricacy of the original.

God and Mephistopheles make a bet on who can win the soul of Dr Faust. The good doctor signs a contract that offers him boundless knowledge and sensual gratification – but on one condition...

This version of Faust by Howard Brenton was first performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, in 1995.

Note for Performers: this version was designed to be performed in two parts of two and a half hours each, but can also be cut to make one long play.

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